I notice rust had accumulated around the mode shifter and bottom pan.
Ge washer mode shifter bearing.
My ge washer was so loud during the spin cycle it was unbearable.
Loosening tub nut was a challenge as it was bit corroded use of wd40 was a great help.
Reassembled and tried more quieter and like new machine.
Item 1 ge washer drive shaft and shifter assembly 175d5287g006 wh38x10017 1 ge washer drive shaft and shifter assembly 175d5287g006.
I could see water dripping down the shaft.
The one i removed from my washer looked fine but i replaced it anyways.
The real problem here is ge s poor design which allows a leaky tub seal about 8 to wash the grease out of the mode shifter bearing causing the mode shifter bearing to fail.
So i ordered this mode shifter along with washer belt tub bearing washer tub bearing split ring hub nut and supco tb123a spanner wrench.
Then replaced tub bearing tub bearing washer shaft mode shifter assembly and 6 rib drive belt.
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Whirlpool w10447783 tool washer tub bearing installation and removal.
Knowledge from you tube was a great help.
The one i removed from my washer looked fine but i replaced it anyways.